SW7 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2AP

SW7 2AP, Westminster has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.32 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW7 postcode area, which has experienced 269 crimes and a crime rate of 17.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW7 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2AP, encompassing approximately 2438 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 2AP area, explore the SW7 2AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

SW7 2AP Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 7
  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

SW7 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime921.32-10.00%
Other theft93.69125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.6960.00%
Theft from the person83.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.2814.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.28200.00%
Bicycle theft31.2350.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1013.94-67.74%
Anti-social behaviour74.10-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.87-16.67%
Other theft42.05-55.56%
Bicycle theft21.640.00%
Theft from the person20.82-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Public order10.41-83.33%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3132.4093.75%
Other theft912.7128.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.69300.00%
Theft from the person83.28-11.11%
Burglary73.28600.00%
Public order62.87500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.46-40.00%
Bicycle theft22.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1622.14-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences106.5625.00%
Theft from the person94.1028.57%
Other theft73.6940.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-80.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2626.2444.44%
Anti-social behaviour1010.66-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences84.100.00%
Theft from the person73.28-12.50%
Other theft52.87-28.57%
Burglary32.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23200.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1825.01-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour127.3871.43%
Violence and sexual offences84.92100.00%
Theft from the person83.2833.33%
Other theft73.28-36.36%
Public order32.870.00%
Bicycle theft31.23-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-83.33%
Burglary10.41-80.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2231.580.00%
Other theft119.020.00%
Bicycle theft104.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.100.00%
Theft from the person62.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.460.00%
Burglary52.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.050.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Robbery21.230.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202431
January 202416
December 202326
November 202318
October 202322

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20248
January 20242
December 202310
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 2AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kensington Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Exhibition Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Prince Consort Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. A315
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. B325
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Elvaston Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1